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Plant and Soil Systems
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
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Plant and Soil Systems |
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The major in plant and soil systems provides students the opportunity to specialize in plant or soil management for food, fiber, and/or ornamental production, while maintaining a big-picture perspective of how their disciplinary work fits within larger agricultural and food systems. In addition to core classes in natural, biological, physical, economic, and social sciences, students can choose from among three focus areas in the following options: cropping systems, horticulture systems, or soil management. This major is for students who are interested in actively managing soil and/or plants, such as being a certified professional in crop or soil sciences (including certified crop advisor), running a plant production enterprise such as an agronomic or horticultural farm, landscaping business, greenhouse production facility, etc., and/or working on the ground or in policy arenas toward conservation. Students in the cropping systems option will focus on agronomic cropping systems. Students interested in genetics and molecular biology should also explore the crop science degree program. Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science in agricultural and food systems with a major in plant and soil systems Available at: Pullman NOTE: If you are interested in an M.S. or Ph.D., see the listing of degree programs in agriculture at WSU at academic.cahe.wsu.edu/graduate_studies.htm |
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Scholarships and Financial Aid |
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The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences has annually awarded more than $250,000 to students. For more information, see the college's scholarships Web site. A variety of federal, state, and University-sponsored programs are also available to assist qualified students with educational costs. Find out more about financial aid and scholarships by visiting the University's Costs and Financial Aid Web site. |
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Salaries and Careers |
| Starting salaries are in the $35,000 to $45,000 range. |
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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You |
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• Agricultural Communications • Agricultural Business & Technology Systems • Plant & Soil Systems • Organic Agriculture Systems • Pest Management Systems • Horticulture • Environmental Science |
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Contact Information |
| Agricultural and Food Systems Program |
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College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-6243 |
| afs@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-4562 |
Strengths of the Program
- Benefit from the University's rich selection of agriculture, science, and general education classes, taught in modern classrooms and laboratories.
- Interact personally with faculty scientists who are on the leading edge of plant science, soil science, biotechnology, and organic and sustainable agriculture.
- Students are encouraged to participate in research programs with faculty.
- Learn food and fiber production and land management practices that are ecologically sensitive, sustainable, and effective.
- Join other science, math, and engineering students in the Gannon-Goldsworthy residence hall—share courses with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s own computer lab.